Matthew Harris

Title
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Graduate Studies
Email
Department
Department of Aeronautics
College
College of Aviation

Office Hours

By Appointment

Matthew Harris is a recognized thought leader on space policy and strategy as well as space infrastructure development and the integration of systems into current and future space architectures. He has spent two decades working for government agencies in areas of strategic planning, programmatic support, and subject matter expertise including the National Defense University, United States Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, and Department of Homeland Security.

He is the Space Focus Area Lead for QinetiQ blending mission services, consulting and transformation expertise, and data and technology solutions to advance National Space enterprise capabilities including space economy and infrastructure development. He is also the Director of Strategy and Governance for Beyond Earth Institute creating and sustaining legal and policy frameworks to enable vibrant human communities beyond Earth.

  • M.P.I.A. - Master of Public and International Affairs in Security and Intelligence Studies, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
  • M.A. - Master of Arts in Security Studies, Kansas State University
  • B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government and History, Ohio Wesleyan University
  • SPAC 514: Commercial and Govt Spac Infra
  • SPAC 525: Space Law and Policy
  • SPAC 510: The Satellite Comm Industry

SPAC510: The Satellite Communications Industry

SPAC514: Commercial and Governmental Space Infrastructure

SPAC525: Space Law and Policy